1 Peter 2:20 After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patientl...

2:20 AMP

逐节对照

Amplified Bible - After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.
新标点和合本 - 你们若因犯罪受责打，能忍耐，有什么可夸的呢？但你们若因行善受苦，能忍耐，这在　神看是可喜爱的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你们若因犯罪受责打而忍耐，有什么可称赞的呢？但你们若因行善受苦而忍耐，这在上帝看来是可赞许的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你们若因犯罪受责打而忍耐，有什么可称赞的呢？但你们若因行善受苦而忍耐，这在　神看来是可赞许的。
当代译本 - 如果你们犯罪受责打，能够忍耐，有什么功劳呢？但如果你们因行善而受苦，还能忍耐，就是上帝所喜悦的。
圣经新译本 - 你们若因犯罪受责打而能忍耐，有什么可夸的呢？但你们若因行善而受苦，能忍耐，在　神看来，这是有福的。
中文标准译本 - 就是说，如果你们因犯罪受责打而忍耐，有什么可称赞的呢？但如果你们因行善受苦害而忍耐，这在神看来是可称赞的。
现代标点和合本 - 你们若因犯罪受责打，能忍耐，有什么可夸的呢？但你们若因行善受苦，能忍耐，这在神看是可喜爱的。
和合本（拼音版） - 你们若因犯罪受责打，能忍耐，有什么可夸的呢？但你们若因行善受苦，能忍耐，这在上帝看是可喜爱的。
New International Version - But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
New International Reader's Version - But suppose you receive a beating for doing wrong, and you put up with it. Will anyone honor you for this? Of course not. But suppose you suffer for doing good, and you put up with it. God will praise you for this.
English Standard Version - For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
New Living Translation - Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you.
Christian Standard Bible - For what credit is there if when you do wrong and are beaten, you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer, if you endure it, this brings favor with God.
New American Standard Bible - For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.
New King James Version - For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.
American Standard Version - For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
King James Version - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
New English Translation - For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.
World English Bible - For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
新標點和合本 - 你們若因犯罪受責打，能忍耐，有甚麼可誇的呢？但你們若因行善受苦，能忍耐，這在神看是可喜愛的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你們若因犯罪受責打而忍耐，有甚麼可稱讚的呢？但你們若因行善受苦而忍耐，這在上帝看來是可讚許的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你們若因犯罪受責打而忍耐，有甚麼可稱讚的呢？但你們若因行善受苦而忍耐，這在　神看來是可讚許的。
當代譯本 - 如果你們犯罪受責打，能夠忍耐，有什麼功勞呢？但如果你們因行善而受苦，還能忍耐，就是上帝所喜悅的。
聖經新譯本 - 你們若因犯罪受責打而能忍耐，有甚麼可誇的呢？但你們若因行善而受苦，能忍耐，在　神看來，這是有福的。
呂振中譯本 - 你們若因犯罪而挨拳打、堅心忍受，有甚麼榮譽呢？但你們若因行善而受苦、堅心忍受，這在上帝看就是溫雅的行為了。
中文標準譯本 - 就是說，如果你們因犯罪受責打而忍耐，有什麼可稱讚的呢？但如果你們因行善受苦害而忍耐，這在神看來是可稱讚的。
現代標點和合本 - 你們若因犯罪受責打，能忍耐，有什麼可誇的呢？但你們若因行善受苦，能忍耐，這在神看是可喜愛的。
文理和合譯本 - 爾干罪見撻而忍、何譽之有、若行善受苦而忍、此乃上帝所嘉也、
文理委辦譯本 - 爾有過、見撻而忍受之、亦何足褒、若爾行善、反遘艱辛、能忍、則為上帝所嘉、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾有罪惡、見撻而能忍、亦何足褒獎、亦何足褒獎或作有何可誇若爾行善、受苦而能忍、則為天主所嘉、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 爾若為惡而見責、即能忍受、亦有何功？正惟為善而遘辱、逆來而順受、乃能取悅於天主耳。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pero ¿cómo pueden ustedes atribuirse mérito alguno si soportan que los maltraten por hacer el mal? En cambio, si sufren por hacer el bien, eso merece elogio delante de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 죄가 있어서 벌을 받고 참으면 무슨 자랑거리가 되겠습니까? 그러나 선한 일을 하다가 고난을 받고 참으면 이것은 하나님 앞에서 칭찬을 받을 만한 일입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Ведь если вы терпите, когда вас бьют за проступки, то в чем ваша заслуга? Но если вы страдаете за добро и терпеливо это переносите – вы заслужили одобрение Бога.
Восточный перевод - Ведь если вы терпите, когда вас бьют за проступки, то в чём ваша заслуга? Но если вы страдаете за добро и терпеливо это переносите – вы заслужили одобрение Всевышнего.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Ведь если вы терпите, когда вас бьют за проступки, то в чём ваша заслуга? Но если вы страдаете за добро и терпеливо это переносите – вы заслужили одобрение Аллаха.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Ведь если вы терпите, когда вас бьют за проступки, то в чём ваша заслуга? Но если вы страдаете за добро и терпеливо это переносите – вы заслужили одобрение Всевышнего.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Quelle gloire y a-t-il, en effet, à endurer un châtiment pour avoir commis une faute ? Mais si vous endurez la souffrance tout en ayant fait le bien, c’est là un privilège devant Dieu.
リビングバイブル - 自分が悪いことをして受けた罰をどんなに我慢しても、何の誉れにもなりません。しかし、正しいことをしたばかりに苦しみを受け、それを耐え忍ぶのは、神に喜ばれることです。
Nestle Aland 28 - ποῖον γὰρ κλέος, εἰ ἁμαρτάνοντες καὶ κολαφιζόμενοι ὑπομενεῖτε; ἀλλ’ εἰ ἀγαθοποιοῦντες καὶ πάσχοντες ὑπομενεῖτε, τοῦτο χάρις παρὰ θεῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ποῖον γὰρ κλέος, εἰ ἁμαρτάνοντες καὶ κολαφιζόμενοι ὑπομενεῖτε? ἀλλ’ εἰ ἀγαθοποιοῦντες καὶ πάσχοντες ὑπομενεῖτε, τοῦτο χάρις παρὰ Θεῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Pois que vantagem há em suportar açoites recebidos por terem cometido o mal? Mas, se vocês suportam o sofrimento por terem feito o bem, isso é louvável diante de Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Kann denn jemand stolz darauf sein, wenn er die gerechte Strafe für sein böses Handeln auf sich nimmt? Erträgt aber jemand Leid, obwohl er nur Gutes getan hat, dann findet das Gottes Anerkennung.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Dĩ nhiên nếu anh chị em làm quấy, rồi chịu đựng hành hạ đánh đập thì chẳng có gì đáng khen, nhưng nếu anh chị em chịu khổ vì làm lành và kiên nhẫn chịu đựng, Đức Chúa Trời sẽ rất hài lòng.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - หากว่าท่านถูกโบยเนื่องจากทำผิด ถึงท่านยอมทนจะนับเป็นความดีความชอบได้อย่างไร? แต่ถ้าท่านต้องทุกข์ยากเพราะทำดีและท่านยอมทนเอา นี่เป็นสิ่งน่ายกย่องต่อหน้าพระเจ้า
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ถ้าท่านทนต่อการเฆี่ยนตีเมื่อท่านกระทำผิด แล้วท่านจะได้รับการยกย่องอะไร แต่ถ้าท่านทนทุกข์ทรมานเนื่องจากการกระทำดีและอดกลั้นไว้ พระเจ้าก็จะชมเชยท่าน

交叉引用

Romans 12:1 - Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.
Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
Matthew 5:10 - “Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
Matthew 5:11 - “Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me.
Matthew 5:12 - Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:47 - And if you greet only your brothers [wishing them God’s blessing and peace], what more [than others] are you doing? Do not even the Gentiles [who do not know the Lord] do that?
Luke 6:32 - If you [only] love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
Mark 14:65 - And some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him with their fists, and to say to Him, “Prophesy [by telling us who hit you]!” Then the officers took custody of Him and struck him in the face.
1 Peter 4:14 - If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].
1 Peter 4:15 - Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;
1 Peter 4:16 - but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.
Matthew 26:67 - Then they spat in His face and struck Him with their fists; and some slapped Him,
Philippians 4:18 - But I have received everything in full and more; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. They are the fragrant aroma of an offering, an acceptable sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights.
1 Peter 3:14 - But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].
1 Corinthians 4:11 - To this present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are continually poorly dressed, and we are roughly treated, and wander homeless.
Ephesians 5:10 - trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].
1 Peter 3:17 - For it is better that you suffer [unjustly] for doing what is right, if that should be God’s will, than [to suffer justly] for doing wrong.
1 Peter 2:19 - For this finds favor, if a person endures the sorrow of suffering unjustly because of an awareness of [the will of] God.

逐节对照

交叉引用

Amplified Bible - After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.
新标点和合本 - 你们若因犯罪受责打，能忍耐，有什么可夸的呢？但你们若因行善受苦，能忍耐，这在　神看是可喜爱的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你们若因犯罪受责打而忍耐，有什么可称赞的呢？但你们若因行善受苦而忍耐，这在上帝看来是可赞许的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你们若因犯罪受责打而忍耐，有什么可称赞的呢？但你们若因行善受苦而忍耐，这在　神看来是可赞许的。
当代译本 - 如果你们犯罪受责打，能够忍耐，有什么功劳呢？但如果你们因行善而受苦，还能忍耐，就是上帝所喜悦的。
圣经新译本 - 你们若因犯罪受责打而能忍耐，有什么可夸的呢？但你们若因行善而受苦，能忍耐，在　神看来，这是有福的。
中文标准译本 - 就是说，如果你们因犯罪受责打而忍耐，有什么可称赞的呢？但如果你们因行善受苦害而忍耐，这在神看来是可称赞的。
现代标点和合本 - 你们若因犯罪受责打，能忍耐，有什么可夸的呢？但你们若因行善受苦，能忍耐，这在神看是可喜爱的。
和合本（拼音版） - 你们若因犯罪受责打，能忍耐，有什么可夸的呢？但你们若因行善受苦，能忍耐，这在上帝看是可喜爱的。
New International Version - But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
New International Reader's Version - But suppose you receive a beating for doing wrong, and you put up with it. Will anyone honor you for this? Of course not. But suppose you suffer for doing good, and you put up with it. God will praise you for this.
English Standard Version - For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
New Living Translation - Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you.
Christian Standard Bible - For what credit is there if when you do wrong and are beaten, you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer, if you endure it, this brings favor with God.
New American Standard Bible - For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.
New King James Version - For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.
American Standard Version - For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
King James Version - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
New English Translation - For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.
World English Bible - For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
新標點和合本 - 你們若因犯罪受責打，能忍耐，有甚麼可誇的呢？但你們若因行善受苦，能忍耐，這在神看是可喜愛的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你們若因犯罪受責打而忍耐，有甚麼可稱讚的呢？但你們若因行善受苦而忍耐，這在上帝看來是可讚許的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你們若因犯罪受責打而忍耐，有甚麼可稱讚的呢？但你們若因行善受苦而忍耐，這在　神看來是可讚許的。
當代譯本 - 如果你們犯罪受責打，能夠忍耐，有什麼功勞呢？但如果你們因行善而受苦，還能忍耐，就是上帝所喜悅的。
聖經新譯本 - 你們若因犯罪受責打而能忍耐，有甚麼可誇的呢？但你們若因行善而受苦，能忍耐，在　神看來，這是有福的。
呂振中譯本 - 你們若因犯罪而挨拳打、堅心忍受，有甚麼榮譽呢？但你們若因行善而受苦、堅心忍受，這在上帝看就是溫雅的行為了。
中文標準譯本 - 就是說，如果你們因犯罪受責打而忍耐，有什麼可稱讚的呢？但如果你們因行善受苦害而忍耐，這在神看來是可稱讚的。
現代標點和合本 - 你們若因犯罪受責打，能忍耐，有什麼可誇的呢？但你們若因行善受苦，能忍耐，這在神看是可喜愛的。
文理和合譯本 - 爾干罪見撻而忍、何譽之有、若行善受苦而忍、此乃上帝所嘉也、
文理委辦譯本 - 爾有過、見撻而忍受之、亦何足褒、若爾行善、反遘艱辛、能忍、則為上帝所嘉、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾有罪惡、見撻而能忍、亦何足褒獎、亦何足褒獎或作有何可誇若爾行善、受苦而能忍、則為天主所嘉、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 爾若為惡而見責、即能忍受、亦有何功？正惟為善而遘辱、逆來而順受、乃能取悅於天主耳。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Pero ¿cómo pueden ustedes atribuirse mérito alguno si soportan que los maltraten por hacer el mal? En cambio, si sufren por hacer el bien, eso merece elogio delante de Dios.
현대인의 성경 - 죄가 있어서 벌을 받고 참으면 무슨 자랑거리가 되겠습니까? 그러나 선한 일을 하다가 고난을 받고 참으면 이것은 하나님 앞에서 칭찬을 받을 만한 일입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Ведь если вы терпите, когда вас бьют за проступки, то в чем ваша заслуга? Но если вы страдаете за добро и терпеливо это переносите – вы заслужили одобрение Бога.
Восточный перевод - Ведь если вы терпите, когда вас бьют за проступки, то в чём ваша заслуга? Но если вы страдаете за добро и терпеливо это переносите – вы заслужили одобрение Всевышнего.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Ведь если вы терпите, когда вас бьют за проступки, то в чём ваша заслуга? Но если вы страдаете за добро и терпеливо это переносите – вы заслужили одобрение Аллаха.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Ведь если вы терпите, когда вас бьют за проступки, то в чём ваша заслуга? Но если вы страдаете за добро и терпеливо это переносите – вы заслужили одобрение Всевышнего.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Quelle gloire y a-t-il, en effet, à endurer un châtiment pour avoir commis une faute ? Mais si vous endurez la souffrance tout en ayant fait le bien, c’est là un privilège devant Dieu.
リビングバイブル - 自分が悪いことをして受けた罰をどんなに我慢しても、何の誉れにもなりません。しかし、正しいことをしたばかりに苦しみを受け、それを耐え忍ぶのは、神に喜ばれることです。
Nestle Aland 28 - ποῖον γὰρ κλέος, εἰ ἁμαρτάνοντες καὶ κολαφιζόμενοι ὑπομενεῖτε; ἀλλ’ εἰ ἀγαθοποιοῦντες καὶ πάσχοντες ὑπομενεῖτε, τοῦτο χάρις παρὰ θεῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ποῖον γὰρ κλέος, εἰ ἁμαρτάνοντες καὶ κολαφιζόμενοι ὑπομενεῖτε? ἀλλ’ εἰ ἀγαθοποιοῦντες καὶ πάσχοντες ὑπομενεῖτε, τοῦτο χάρις παρὰ Θεῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Pois que vantagem há em suportar açoites recebidos por terem cometido o mal? Mas, se vocês suportam o sofrimento por terem feito o bem, isso é louvável diante de Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Kann denn jemand stolz darauf sein, wenn er die gerechte Strafe für sein böses Handeln auf sich nimmt? Erträgt aber jemand Leid, obwohl er nur Gutes getan hat, dann findet das Gottes Anerkennung.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Dĩ nhiên nếu anh chị em làm quấy, rồi chịu đựng hành hạ đánh đập thì chẳng có gì đáng khen, nhưng nếu anh chị em chịu khổ vì làm lành và kiên nhẫn chịu đựng, Đức Chúa Trời sẽ rất hài lòng.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - หากว่าท่านถูกโบยเนื่องจากทำผิด ถึงท่านยอมทนจะนับเป็นความดีความชอบได้อย่างไร? แต่ถ้าท่านต้องทุกข์ยากเพราะทำดีและท่านยอมทนเอา นี่เป็นสิ่งน่ายกย่องต่อหน้าพระเจ้า
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ถ้าท่านทนต่อการเฆี่ยนตีเมื่อท่านกระทำผิด แล้วท่านจะได้รับการยกย่องอะไร แต่ถ้าท่านทนทุกข์ทรมานเนื่องจากการกระทำดีและอดกลั้นไว้ พระเจ้าก็จะชมเชยท่าน

Romans 12:1 - Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.
Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
Matthew 5:10 - “Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
Matthew 5:11 - “Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me.
Matthew 5:12 - Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:47 - And if you greet only your brothers [wishing them God’s blessing and peace], what more [than others] are you doing? Do not even the Gentiles [who do not know the Lord] do that?
Luke 6:32 - If you [only] love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
Mark 14:65 - And some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him with their fists, and to say to Him, “Prophesy [by telling us who hit you]!” Then the officers took custody of Him and struck him in the face.
1 Peter 4:14 - If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].
1 Peter 4:15 - Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;
1 Peter 4:16 - but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.
Matthew 26:67 - Then they spat in His face and struck Him with their fists; and some slapped Him,
Philippians 4:18 - But I have received everything in full and more; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. They are the fragrant aroma of an offering, an acceptable sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights.
1 Peter 3:14 - But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].
1 Corinthians 4:11 - To this present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are continually poorly dressed, and we are roughly treated, and wander homeless.
Ephesians 5:10 - trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].
1 Peter 3:17 - For it is better that you suffer [unjustly] for doing what is right, if that should be God’s will, than [to suffer justly] for doing wrong.
1 Peter 2:19 - For this finds favor, if a person endures the sorrow of suffering unjustly because of an awareness of [the will of] God.